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More than a dozen types of supplies — as small as reusable ice packs and as large as portable generators — are covered by what's officially being called the "2017 disaster preparedness sales tax holiday."

The tax holiday was approved by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Rick Scott as part of House Bill 7109, which includes what the governor said was a $180 million package of tax cuts.

This weekend's tax holiday accounts for $4.5 million of that amount.

In a statement, Florida Department of Revenue Executive Director Leon Biegalski said the disaster preparedness sales tax holiday presents "an opportunity for Floridians to purchase supplies in preparation for a variety of storm-related activity."

Separately, Florida will have a back-to-school sales tax holiday on Aug. 4, 5 and 6, in which the savings for consumers is expected to total $33.4 million.

This is the first time Florida has specifically had a "disaster preparedness sales tax holiday," according to the Florida Department of Revenue. But it has had similar "hurricane preparedness sales tax holidays" four previous times — in 2005 for 12 days, in 2006 for 12 days, in 2007 for 12 days and in 2014 for nine days.

Hurricane season began June 1 and ends Nov. 30.

What's covered

Here's what's covered by the disaster preparedness sales tax holiday, along with the maximum price on what's covered by the tax:

Selling for $10 or less: Reusable ice packs.

Selling for $20 or less: Any portable self-powered light source (powered by battery, solar, hand-crank or gas). This includes flashlights, lanterns and candles, including candles with wicks.

Selling for $25 or less: Any gas or diesel fuel container, including liquefied petroleum gas and kerosene containers.

Selling for $30 or less:

• Batteries, including rechargeable batteries, in these sizes: AA-cell, C-cell, D-cell, 6-volt and 9-volt. Automobile and boat batteries are excluded.